Pope St. John Paul II had such a lifelong interest in anniversaries (and in jubilee years). George Weigel, in Witness to Hope, sights John Paul’s conviction that... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
An Incredible Addition to the Papal Artifacts' Collection About the Mace Featured Here: A ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of... read more →
A look back at John Paul II's encyclical, Evangelium Vitae Pope Francis has often lashed out against a throw away culture, where the... read more →
The artifacts presented here are two silver coins, known as bologninos. They were coins minted in Bologna and other cities of medieval Italy from the late... read more →
Note: The featured image is the actual cave of the Annunciation. The words on this altar are, "Verbum caro hic factum est." Translated they are, [hic: this is where]... read more →
The Words of Oscar Romero* It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond... read more →
In 1877 James Gibbons became archbishop of Baltimore, the oldest and most prestigious archdiocese in... read more →
The Signature of St. Charles Borromeo on a Letter of Thanks Dated Dec. 3, 1561 He was the Cardinal/Archbishop of Milan and the most significant... read more →
On March 22, 1995, at Saint Peter's Basilica, as part of the Lenten liturgy, Pope John Paul II spoke the following words and followed them by singing the... read more →
The Papal Artifacts' Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
March 21-26: Pope John Paul II's Historic Visit to the Holy Land in 2000, & A Commentary on the Signed Photo by Father Richard Kunst Pope John Paul... read more →
This large, signed photo blessing of Pope Benedict XV is one of several artifacts belonging to or associated with the Pope featured on Papal Artifacts/Benedict XV. Papal Artifacts honors... read more →
This item is actually both common and uncommon. It is the autographed photo of a pope. Although they are relatively common, they’re still highly sought after... read more →
We are delighted to share with you The Vatican Returns to Duluth August 7 - 9 at the DECC City-Side Convention Center. All tickets for the events must... read more →
March 17, 2018: Pope Francis’ Pastoral Visit to Pietrelcina & A Commentary from Father Richard Kunst
Commemorating The 101st Anniversary of the Visible Stigmata of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Saturday, March 17, 2018 marked the first pastoral visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis,... read more →
A Calling Card from the Archbishop of Milan, Giovanni Battista Montini. In English, it says, With my best wishes, G. B. Montini, Archbishop. Dated, March 17th, 1958. He is... read more →
The chalice is a very ornate and beautiful artifact that dates between the years 1814 and 1870. Unlike the chalice belonging to Pope Leo XIII, it... read more →
This is an interesting story. Pius VII was present for Napoleon’s coronation in 1804. Traditionally popes always crowned kings... read more →
Pope Marcellus II reigned from the 9th to the 30th of April 1555, making his one of the shortest papacies on record. Because of this, knowledgeable sources estimate there may... read more →
Papal Artifacts celebrates with our Church the anniversary of Our Holy Father, Francis. The Papal Artifacts' Collection is filled with stories going... read more →
Pope Pius XII was crowned at a coronation Mass on March 12, 1939. This is a ticket to... read more →
The Diocese of Duluth, and the home parish of the Curator of Papal Artifacts, Father Richard Kunst, were treated to a rare opportunity to spend an evening with George... read more →
March 12, 1940: The Death of St. Luigi Orione, & A Message from Pope John Paul II... read more →
About the Featured Image A Vatican Stamp Collection from the Past 150 Years Recently, a stamp collector, Christopher Brunner, generously donated his very large collection of Vatican stamps... read more →
March 9, 1471: Cardinal Francesco della Rovere, the Future Pope Sixtus IV, Writes and Signs a Pandering Letter,... read more →
This particular bulla is an extremely rare and valuable artifact to have in the Collection, not only because of its age, but... read more →
The Saints & Blesseds of the Papal Artifacts Collection The Papal Artifacts' Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes,... read more →
The item featured here is an original, limited edition Presentation Medallion commemorating the elevation of Pope Paul VI, signed... read more →
It is nearly impossible to convey the joy enveloping the Catholic community as we anticipate the beatification of one of the most holy pontiffs of the... read more →
March 4th, 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II's first encyclical Letter -Redemptor Hominis, given on March 4, 1979, the first papal encyclical since 1968! Papal... read more →